MEDIA

London is globally recognised as a creative capital, with the highest concentration of media, film, and journalism jobs in the UK. Whether you’re already working in the industry, changing careers or want to join us from overseas, the University of East London is the ideal place to expand your expertise.

We have strong connections across communications, filmmaking, multimedia journalism, digital marketing and more. You’ll be spoilt with opportunities to network with industry experts, investigate and discuss changing media and listen to guest lecturers. The world of media is competitive, but with a strong set of advanced career focused skills you’ll stand out from the crowd. Our graduates go on to work in film production, content creation and management, marketing communications and a wide range of careers across the media landscape.

Alternatively, you could challenge yourself with a PhD and build on your training to turbocharge your career.

Adapting

Our media courses are flexible and responsive to what’s currently happening in the world. This gives you the freedom to delve deeper into areas that interest you.

Connected

We have partnerships with companies across the city like the BBC, CY Film Productions, Drum Omnicom Media, Instinct PR, The New Internationalist, OpenDemocracy and TCO London.

Careers

Our graduates have gone on to work in places such as The Sun, The Irish Post, ITN, and for major TV soap operas such as EastEnders.

Employability

To guarantee you tick all the right boxes, we’ve built our Mental Wealth/ Professional Life framework programme into all our courses, as employers want more than just expertise.

Renowned

Learn from leading creative figures in exceptional facilities such as our Moving Image Studio and our Immersive Lab.

Our media courses are connected to the industry to ensure you get the best start. For example, University of East London students have interned at News UK, Eurosport, Leyton Orient FC, while others have had the chance to work at Pride magazine, Time Warner, Bleachers Report, as well as television, postproduction, and PR agencies.

We give you access to internationally recognised professional networks such as the National Union of Journalists, One World and the British Film Institute. You’ll be guided by a team of expert teaching staff, with years of professional experience. Our team consists of Dr Valentina Signorelli, Dr Lindsay Hallam, Dr Renata Brandao, Dr Andrew Branch and Dr David Chapman who all have diverse and incredibly valuable expertise across various parts of the sector.

Course

Master of Arts (MA) Filmmaking

Entry requirements

Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in Humanities, Social Science or Art/ Design related subject, with preference to Film Media and Arts

Master of Arts (MA) Media and Communication Industries

Master of Arts (MA) Data Journalism

Minimum 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject

Start date

Duration

September One year full-time, Two years part-time

MA Global Football Journalism

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject

Minimum ordinary degree or higher education diploma

September One year full-time, Two years part-time

September One year full time, Two years part time

September One year full-time, Two years part-time

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